'People power' is a potent phrase that we ought not to dare exploit for political expediency. Rather, we should coalesce around it to change the negatives in our socio-political system.
Did an entire community of residents from Tivoli Gardens and its surroundings take on the security forces, fight a one-sided battle, and pay dearly for their folly by losing 70-plus lives and millions of dollars in property in defence of Christopher 'Dudus' Coke?
That John Lennon classic expresses the hubris of an atheistic outlook which presumes that the death of religion ushers in cosmopolitanism and a sense of shared brotherhood and camaraderie bereft of divisive, often violent, religious divisions.
The Cable & Wireless acquisition of Columbus Communications came as a shock to many, and has spurred a lot of concern among customers, industry observers and employees of both entities across the region.
"Dem [the security forces] a fire an' man a fire back 'cause a war, Miss."- Kishonna Gordon, second witness appearing before the West Kingston commission of enquiry.
Well, it's NFL time again for the empty nesters, and what do you know, my team is messing up royally, while you know whose is poised to take the coveted 'Super Bowl'.
